@DrawnIn - FINALLY someone get's it! There was a post a few pages back discussing quality over quantity writing and the truth is, both is needed, but the player must handle them correctly. I'm someone who would much rather read a single, detailed paragragh of my partner's characters POV rather than 3 broken up paragraghs that focus's on small talk of side character activites, and meaningless chatter because that's when it becomes filler writing and I view it as an excuse to make it seem like you put a lot of thought into your reply when really, you just wasted my time going on an on about how your characters sister was busy making the breakfast that morning.
That being said, I can enjoy quantity just as much as quality, but give me something good to read. Side characters are much needed to help progress a story, but instead of merely writing that Susie, your characters sister, was making breakfast that morning; maybe have Susie interact with other characters?
(I.E. Susie, Tom's sister, was busy making the breakfast as he walked down the stairs. Pots and pans boiling with yummy aroma's filled his nostroils as she greeted him with a smile and glass of orange juice. "Hey there, funny face. How did you sleep?" The brunette asked as she continued flipping the flapjacks. Susie was always one for cooking, something Tom was thankful for as he wasn't much of a cook.)
No only did I clarify that Susie enjoyed cooking, but I was able to have Tom reflect on the matter while also mentiong how their surroundings smelled and giving slight insite on to Susie's looks via her hair. I didn't go on about how she was wearing an red dress under an kitchen apron because in the long run, it didn't matter and that's when it can become filler, to me at least. I know some writers and readers very much enjoy getting every detail down, but I can assure you someone like me will start to fall asleep if you devote a whole section to talk about Susie's looks and how her eyes were like "orbs of blue"
The last thing I need to comment on in reguards to this matter is don't let posting length hold you back. If someone gives you a good quality post of 3 paragraghs, but you honestly only feel the need to write one that would do it justice - That's OK! As is taking the reins to reply with 3 paragraghs to your partner's single paragragh in hopes of moving the story. Too many times (good quality or not) do I see writers getting in the habit of "I give what I get" and that's when your RP starts getting into trouble. Giving good single quality posts is fine, but that's all your RP is going to be - Short replies mainly of your characters POV. Don't be afraid to write other actions or state other ideas while also writing as other characters! Trust me, I love when someone really captures their characters thoughts and feelings, but if that's all you're giving me, Tom and Susie are still going to be in the kitchen 10 replies later because all you've done is wrote POV instead of trying to move the story along thus causing a standstill.